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Surfactant

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS 68187-30-4 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A gentle amino-acid-based surfactant from coconut and glutamic acid. One of the mildest cleansers available — popular in sensitive-skin and baby washes.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Gentle cleanser for sensitive skin
  • Plant and amino-acid derived
  • Good biodegradability

Known concerns

  • Lower foam than sulfates
  • More expensive feedstock

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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